**Primary Article: The Need for Increased Budget and Enhanced Citizen Services at the State Prosecutor’s Office**
The General State Prosecutor’s Office requires a larger budget and improved services for the public, according to Hassan Martín Franco Ruíz, President of the Federation of Bars, Colleges, and Lawyer Associations (Fedabo). Franco Ruíz highlighted the need for additional personnel, especially for handling property crime cases in Baja California, emphasizing that the department struggles due to limited resources. He urged the Baja California State Congress to reassess its budget allocations to address these issues.
“The prosecutor’s office is like a many-headed monster. There is a critical need for more staff, specifically to manage cases and assist with the integration of files. I appeal to the State Congress to review their budget,” Franco Ruíz stated.
He further stressed the importance of training the office’s personnel to provide better service to citizens who often visit the office after becoming victims of crime. “People don’t go to the prosecutor’s office by choice. They go because they have been victimized or because of more serious issues. Customer service should be fundamental, yet we encounter bureaucratic attitudes and a lack of willingness to accept complaints,” he pointed out.
**Secondary Article: Increasing Crime Rates and Efforts for Public Safety in Baja California**
In related news, the rate of car thefts in Baja California has escalated during the first month of the new municipal government. In response, Tecate will implement a “Safe December” operation by installing breathalyzer checkpoints to enhance road safety.
Moreover, other challenges persist, such as traffickers employing tire-deflation devices to disable border patrol vehicles. Meanwhile, the Mexican government is making preparations for a potential increase in deportations, which has already led to an estimated 70% occupancy rate at federal shelters.
Amid these issues, Tijuana has seen an influx of migrants hoping to cross into the United States illegally, according to local activists. Many of these migrants, who have been trying to seek asylum via CBP One, have been waiting for more than six months. The city’s shelters have also reported a slight increase in people needing assistance.
Additionally, previous labor disputes in the region have mostly been settled through conciliation, reflecting efforts to address local employment conflicts without escalating to legal proceedings.
As Baja California continues to tackle these pressing issues, the need for improved funding and services at the state prosecutor’s office remains a critical point of discussion among local leaders and lawmakers.